Miss America Shoe Parade

Contestants show off their fancy footwork before the contest airs Sunday night, Sept. 15, 2013, in Atlantic City, N.J. (Read the story here.)

By Andy Warren

on September 15, 2013 10:44 AM

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The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Minnesota, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary competitions began Tuesday, which is back in Atlantic City after a six-year absence. less

The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Minnesota, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary ... more

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The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Washington, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary competitions began Tuesday, which is back in Atlantic City after a six-year absence. less

The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Washington, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary ... more

Photo: Wayne Parry

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Miss America volunteer Fran McManus, looks at the shoes Miss Pennsylvania Annie Rosellini's will wear in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade, at Boardwalk Hall, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City, N.J. The preliminary competitions began Tuesday, which is back in Atlantic City after a six-year absence. less

The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss New York, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary competitions began Tuesday, which is back in Atlantic City after a six-year absence. less

The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss New York, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary ... more

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The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Indiana, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary competitions began Tuesday, which is back in Atlantic City after a six-year absence. less

The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Indiana, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary ... more

Photo: Wayne Parry

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The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Florida, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary competitions began Tuesday, which is back in Atlantic City after a six-year absence. less

The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's "show us your shoes" parade by Miss Florida, are displayed during a new conference on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013, in Atlantic City N.J. The preliminary ... more

Photo: Wayne Parry

The shoes to be worn in the 2014 Miss America pageant's... Photo-5166010.70203 - seattlepi.com

Crystal Lee, Miss Hawaii performs a Contemporary Dance during the Talent portion of the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. less

Crystal Lee, Miss Hawaii performs a Contemporary Dance during the Talent portion of the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 in Atlantic ... more

Preliminary Talent winner for her vocal performance of "Don't Rain On My Parade," Samantha Russo at the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. less

Preliminary Talent winner for her vocal performance of "Don't Rain On My Parade," Samantha Russo at the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 ... more

Preliminary Talent winner for her vocal performance of "Don't Rain On My Parade," Samantha Russo at the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. less

Preliminary Talent winner for her vocal performance of "Don't Rain On My Parade," Samantha Russo at the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 ... more

Bindhu Pamarthi, Miss District Of Columbia performs a Bollywood Dance during the Talent portion of the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. less

Bindhu Pamarthi, Miss District Of Columbia performs a Bollywood Dance during the Talent portion of the 2014 Miss America Competition - Preliminary Round 1 at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on September 10, 2013 ... more